Shruti Haasan is an Indian film actress and singer who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi language films. She is the recipient of several awards, including two Filmfare Awards South and has established herself as one of the leading actresses of South Indian cinema.
Birth Name
Shruti Rajalakshmi Hassan
Nickname
Shruti, Kanna, Sruti
Profession
Actress, Singer, Model
Genre
Bollywood, Alternative Rock, Jazz, Rock, Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Keyboard
Labels
Unsigned
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Shruti Haasan was born on 28th of January 1986, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Age
She is currently 36 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Nationality
Indian
Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Religion
Hinduism
Education
Shruti completed her schooling at Abacus Montessori School in Chennai. Later, she graduated with a degree in the subject of psychology from St. Andrew’s College in Mumbai. Her center of attention being acting and music, led her to travel to Los Angeles, California to study music at the Musicians Institute.
Family Details
- Father – Kamal Haasan (Politician, Director, Actor, Dancer, Producer, Playback Singer, Songwriter)
- Mother – Sarika Thakur (Actress, Sound Designer, Costume Designer, Associate Director)
- Siblings – Akshara Haasan (Younger Sister) (Actress, Assistant Director)
- Relatives – Charuhasan (Uncle) (Actor, Lawyer), Anu Hasan (Cousin) (Actress), Suhasini Maniratnam (Cousin) (Actress)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Shruti Haasan dated –
- Ranbir Kapoor (2014) – Actor Ranbir Kapoor and Shruti were rumored to be dating after they had been together in a Philips advertisement in 2014. However, Shruti addressed the media stating that the rumors were false and she found it to be funny, ridiculous and irrational.
- Michael Corsale (2016-Present) – Shruti started dating the Italian actor Michael Corsale in November 2016. The two had been spotted together on multiple occasions after Michael had flown to India for a week and spent Valentine’s day with her in 2017. They met through a mutual friend in London when she was there to record a track with a British band called “Dinosaur Pile-Up”.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 62 kg
- In Pounds – 136 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-26-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 26 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Best Known For
Being the lead actress in several films such as Luck (2009), 3 (2012), Balupu (2013), and Race Horse (2014). Having won many awards for her acting skills such as Filmfare Awards South for “Best Female Debut” in 2012, Asiavision Awards for “Excellence in Tamil” in 2013, and IIFA Utsavam for “Performance In A Leading Role-Female” in 2015.
Singing Debut
Shruti has released several songs as a playback singer such as Potri Paadadi Ponne(1992), Ram Ram Hey Ram (2000), Allah Jaane (2009), Alvida (2013) and Don’t You Mess With Me (2015).
Film Debut
In 1997, Shruti made her theatrical film debut as a child artist in the comedy-drama based film Chachi 420.
TV Show Debut
In 2015, Shruti made her first TV show appearance on the talk-show Comedy Nights with Kapil.
Brand Endorsements
Shruti has done endorsement work for many brands like, UNIBIC, Fanta, Nestle (Munch), LLOYD, Philips, Acne Star, Pothys, Medimix, Flite, Veet, Emami & Reebok.
Shruti Haasan Favorites
- Favorite Actors – Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan
- Favorite Actress – Madhuri Dixit
- Favorite Movies – The Godfather series, Mughal-E-Azam
- Favorite Musician – Brandon Boyd
- Favorite Colors – Red, Grey, Black
- Favorite Food – South Indian, Japanese Food
- Favorite Perfume – Bulgari Black, 212 Sexy
- Favorite Designer – Rehane, Manish Arora, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Balmain
- Favorite Brands – Balmain, Zara, Forever 21, H&M
- Favorite Holiday Destination – Seychelles, Los Angeles, Goa
- Favorite Pet – Dog
- Favorite Makeup Brands – Mac, Benefit
- Favorite Clothing Brands – Aldo, Guess
Shruti Haasan Net Worth
Shruti Haasan has an estimated net worth of $6 million dollars as of 2022. She is one of the highest paid actresses in the industry whose remuneration for a film sits somewhere between Rs 2 and Rs 3 crore. Shruti owns a sprawling flat in the posh area of Bandra in Mumbai that features two large bedrooms with respective bathrooms along with all the amenities. She also owns a luxury house in Chennai.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – Shruti Haasan
- Instagram – shrutzhaasan
- Twitter – Shruti Haasan
Some Lesser Known Facts About Shruti Haasan
- Shruti began singing when she was just 6 years old and at the age of 16, she started her own alt-rock band called The Extramentals.
- At the age of 6, she made her singing debut for the film Thevar Magan.
- Since the age of 14, she has been writing scripts.
- A year after making her Bollywood debut opposite Imran Khan in Luck (2009), she went under the cosmetic surgery to fix her nose to suit her face.
- She is considered as a lucky charm for the IPL team Chennai Super Kings.
- She is considered to be a trained Kuchipudi dancer, which she had learned for her role in Oh My Friend.
- She is the vocalist of a rock band called The Extramentals.
- She can speak in 8 different languages.
- She is crazy about shoes and has a collection of over 100 pairs.
- In 2018, she has walked the ramp for several designers including Saaksha & Kinni at the Lakme Fashion Week.
- In 2018, Shruti earned the prestigious title of being the most desired woman during a survey that was being conducted by the Chennai Times.